In the midst of a political scandal, the Prime Minister resigns after a speech on immigration policy leaks, paving the way for the opposition leader Tom and his party, the Nutters. Meanwhile, various factions jockey for position, including Ollie, who's promised a job by Ben Swain, and Glenn, who's keen to keep Hugh in the running. But will a dark secret from Tom's past be enough to derail his candidacy and give Tucker the upper hand?
The Thick of It
As the political scandal unfolds, Peter Mannion's speech on immigration inadvertently exposes the Prime Minister's policy, leading to his resignation and paving the way for the rise of the Nutters, led by Tom, with Ollie securing a job offer from the young Nutter leader.